Job overview

Do you want to be part of an award winning and dynamic social enterprise that:

• is renowned for providing high quality care and is ranked ‘Good’ by the CQC;
• is a for-better-profit organisation, reinvesting any surplus back into our health and care services and our local community;
• is friendly, ambitious, welcomes innovation and rewards excellence;
• offers superior benefits; everything you get in the NHS and more;
• and whose achievements reflect the passion, dedication and commitment demonstrated by our staff across all services?

Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant, community interest company that benefits the communities we serve. So if you want be a part of this, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered professional from any clinical background who possesses a keen interest and enthusiasm for specializing in infection prevention and control. The chosen candidate will receive comprehensive support for their professional growth in this area.

As a member of our small yet forward-thinking infection prevention and control team, they will actively contribute to our commitment to enhancing patient care and safety. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for articulating best practices in infection prevention and control across our diverse range of services and engaging with stakeholders.

Serving as a pivotal figure in our infection prevention and control agenda, the candidate will collaborate closely with clinical and non-clinical staff throughout the organization to ensure the effective implementation of robust infection prevention and control measures. Furthermore, they will play a crucial role in developing a high-quality, proactive, and evidence-based infection prevention and control service aimed at reducing healthcare-associated infections and improving patient and staff safety organization-wide.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong teamwork skills, along with the ability to work independently when necessary, possess proficiency in computer literacy, and exhibit excellent organizational abilities.

Main Duties of the job

• Collaborate with the Infection Prevention & Control Team to deliver a comprehensive infection control service across all organizational sites, continuously analysing complex information and employing problem-solving skills to mitigate the incidence of healthcare-associated infections.

• Support the IPC Team in their day-to-day activities, including reviewing microbiology/virology results, interpreting findings for patients/staff, and advising on suitable control measures considering various complex factors. This involves conducting infection control ward rounds, facilitating training sessions, and conducting audits.

• Assist in ongoing surveillance and analysis to detect healthcare-associated infections early, providing guidance on outbreak management in coordination with the Senior Nurse.

• Contribute to the implementation of an infection control link nurse program, working closely with the Senior Nurse to ensure effectiveness.

• Maintain a visible presence in clinical areas, serving as a role model and advocate for high standards of infection prevention and control, and addressing instances of substandard practice as necessary.

• Oversee and maintain a robust local fit testing service, ensuring staff have appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Support the extended IPC team in the development of organization-wide policies related to infection prevention and control, including those concerning decontamination, Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT), and standard infection prevention and control precautions.

Working for our organisation

So what else?

• This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you’ll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
• We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
• We’ll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
• You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

Would you like to work flexibly?  In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The small print

• Informal visits can be arranged on request.
• We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
• MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.